The clue was DDE's Birthplace (not Home State). He was born in Denison, Texas.
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Nancy F.'s statement must have meant something different than what it really was; I took it to mean that Texas wasn't the right response to the clue.

In the case of word games or puzzle-solving software like Crossfire, the software needs to maintain a word list in memory to generate autofill options and verify word validity. The larger the word list, the more options the software can generate. However, a larger word list also requires more memory to store and process.snow rider 3d

I completely agree with this idea, the word list must be balanced so that the memory can store enough.

Hi there, this may be a silly question but very new to Crossfire.

Im trying to compile a themed crossword (cryptic) for a group of people with a common interest. A lot of the answers are likely to be very specialised or words only used by the group (its a medical examination board so lots of references to textbook names etc which are unlikely to appear in a dictionary data base)

Is there a way of getting the crossfire app to use exclusively all the words I have generated clues for to start a grid, and THEN filling in any remaining gaps with other clues? In other words Id like to find a way of getting as many of my pre written clues into the grid, and then filling in after with more generic words if that makes sense?

Apologies if this is a repeated or stupid question, but would appreciate any advice.snow rider

Thanks!

Greg

Your question is not silly at all! Creating a themed crossword puzzle, especially with specialized vocabulary, can indeed be challenging. Crossfire, a crossword construction software, can help you achieve your goal.
Tips:
Priority Setting: By giving your specialized words a higher priority, Crossfire will try to use these words first when auto-filling the grid.
Manual Adjustment: Don’t hesitate to manually adjust the grid if the auto-fill doesn’t perfectly meet your expectations. Sometimes, a little manual tweaking is necessary.
Balance: Ensure there is a good balance between your specialized words and the more generic fill-ins to maintain the puzzle's overall solvability.

Hi there, this may be a silly question but very new to Crossfire.

Im trying to compile a themed crossword (cryptic) for a group of people with a common interest. A lot of the answers are likely to be very specialised or words only used by the group (its a medical examination board so lots of references to textbook names etc which are unlikely to appear in a dictionary data base)

Is there a way of getting the crossfire app to use exclusively all the words I have generated clues for to start a grid, and THEN filling in any remaining gaps with other clues? In other words Id like to find a way of getting as many of my pre written clues into the grid, and then filling in after with more generic words if that makes sense?

Apologies if this is a repeated or stupid question, but would appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

Greg

It may not be feasible to acquire PUZ files directly from the New York Times as they ended their PUZ archive in August 2021.